Dr. Avi Bareli from Ben-Gurion University explores the power dynamics within Israel's ruling party, Mapai, during the early years of the state.

In "The Fission Indecision" Edition from The Times of Israel, Miriam Herschlag, Professor Alon Tal, and Noah discuss how leftist Israelis should respond to the framework agreement on Iran's nuclear program.

Prof. Yossi Turner delves into the evolution of Zionism and the increasing political influence of Jewish communities worldwide in 20th-century Jewish thought.

Prof. Anita Shapira discusses her newly published biography on David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, with host Gilad Halpern, shedding light on the life of the iconic leader.

The text discusses the evolving international perception of Israel post-1967, attributing the shift to various factors such as the revolutionary left's support for Palestinian causes, the Arab oil embargo, the academic influence of Edward Said redefining Zionism negatively, and Likud government policies contributing to Israel's declining global image.

Shlomo Sand, a well-known anti-Israel Israeli intellectual and history professor, challenges traditional Jewish narratives in his book "How I Stopped Being a Jew."

The text discusses the prevalence of anti-Semitism in modern discourse, particularly in the context of criticisms leveled against Israel.

Israeli artist Dani Gal's installation "As from Afar" at the Jewish Museum explores the unexpected late-life friendship between Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal and Nazi architect Albert Speer.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Metropolitan Opera's staging of "The Death of Klinghoffer," focusing on the reactions to the opera about the 1985 hijacking of the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro by Palestinians and the murder of passenger Leon Klinghoffer.

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, a major evangelical Christian group supporting Israel, plans to launch its own aliyah operation to facilitate Jewish immigration to Israel, raising concerns among some Jews.

Nathan Birnbaum, often forgotten in the history of Zionism, played a significant role in the early movement.

An ex-member of the European Parliament reflects on the bias and hostility towards Israel among European political and academic elites.

Prof. Ofer Shiff discusses the legacy of Abba Hillel Silver, an American-Jewish leader who advocated for a diaspora-based form of Zionism but ultimately lost the argument.

In the Summer 2014 issue of Letters, different authors address key points in recent articles.

In a discussion including topics such as a member of the Israeli Parliament criticizing the lack of respect for Torah amidst celebrations for Maccabi Tel Aviv's basketball victory, a historian suggesting that the win shows Zionism's failure in sports, a proposed 30% raise in minimum wage opposed by most economists, and the state of poetry in Israel with readings of Hebrew poems, music by David Broza is also highlighted, including songs like "East Jerusalem" and "Peace (Ain't Nothing but a Word)."

Menachem Begin, a prominent figure in Israeli politics, faced early condemnation, even being compared to Hitler.

The book "Original Sins" by journalist John Judis is a critical examination of President Harry Truman's Middle Eastern policy and the history of Zionism.

Ben Hecht, a renowned writer, delivered a captivating speech at a Los Angeles dinner funded by Mickey Cohen, a notorious gangland boss, as part of a Jewish fundraising effort.

Ari Shavit's book "My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel" delves into his family history, experiences, and views on Israel, exploring the country's complexities and challenges.

In 1961, at McGill University in Montreal, Israeli Ambassador Yaacov Herzog challenged British historian Arnold Toynbee to a public debate after Toynbee questioned Israel's legitimacy and compared Zionist treatment of Palestinians to Nazi actions.

The author reflects on her journey towards embracing her Jewish hair, once a source of shame and struggle, which she came to celebrate during a transformative experience at a trance music festival in Israel.

Hayim Greenberg, a prominent figure in Jewish intellectual circles, challenges the traditional Zionist narrative by emphasizing the importance of Jewish cultural and educational continuity in the Diaspora.

Henry Kissinger, a significant figure in American history and foreign policy, celebrates his 90th birthday amidst both admiration and criticism.

Betty Friedan's experience at the International Woman's Year World Conference in Mexico City in 1975 revealed anti-American, anti-Semitic, and anti-Zionist sentiments, which overshadowed feminist discussions.

In his book "Moynihans Moment: Americas Fight against Zionism as Racism," McGill University historian Gil Troy recounts the pivotal 1975 United Nations resolution declaring Zionism a form of racism.